A new board member is orientating to the cost analysis of the hospital?s budget. The CFO (chief financial officer) explains which of the following contains the highest cost for the organization:
1. Nursing budget.
2. Dietary budget
3. Environmental services budget.
4. Laboratory budget.
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Explanation: 1. All of these budgets can cause high costs for a hospital but the nursing budget can account for
half of an organization?s budget.
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